Fitness Instructor, University of Lincoln

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Fitness Instructor that can lead group classes and provide one-on-one training sessions?

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Fitness Instructor to join our team based in the Sports Centre situated at our Brayford Pool Campus, in a full-time, 37 hours per week role.

You will have a strong background in fitness, qualified to at least a Level 2 Fitness Instructor, ideally Level Personal Trainer, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to help others improve their health and well-being. You must be flexible, reliable, be able to work to set targets and enjoy working as part of a team.

Your duties will include supervision of customers during their use of the centre and gym, including teaching and instructing members as and when required, undertaking fitness assessments, fitness classes, gym programmes, induction sessions and personal training. You'll also be required to carry out safety checks on all apparatus and equipment and ensure that the facility is cleaned, prepared, maintained to an excellent level, with sports equipment set ups and derig and reception cover.

The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year pro rata (plus an additional 14 bank holiday and concessionary days), progressive pay rates, access to discounts at popular stores and more.

If you share our passion for excellent customer service and enjoy working in a fast-paced and friendly environment, we would love to hear from you.

The role will include mornings starting at 05:45, evenings finishing at 23:15 and weekend work.

Please note this post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Lee Gray at [email protected]. 

Closing Date: 25 Jan 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £24,685 per annum Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.